Overview
An enchanting blend of vitality and Caribbean charm, the all-inclusive Crystal Cove is nestled on a lovely beachfront cliff spanning one of the most idyllic locations on Barbados' renowned Platinum West Coast. Crystal Cove appeals to sophisticated romantics, family with children and those simply seeking laid back, quality family time.
Enjoy access to Waves Hotel & Spa. Water taxi service is complimentary and operates daily weather permitting.
Weekly manager's cocktail party
Other fees include
- Barbados Government Room Rate Levy
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
88
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All taxes
Rooms
Amenities
Location
Reviews
Don’t believe all the negatives as the positives far outweigh them!
SteveAD (Cheltenham, United Kingdom) on Mar 14, 2024
We were a bit concerned after making this booking to stay at Crystal Cove as quite a few of the reviews were negative. However, our concerns were unfounded as we are having a wonderful holiday and the hotel accommodation, the food and location are excellent. Yes the hotel is dated and the management are addressing this but it doesn’t spoil your holiday and our room has a comfortable king size bed, lashings of hot water, a powerful shower, great AC and a huge tv. The wifi signal is great anywhere in the hotel grounds, including the beach and the food has been exceptional. OK so at busy times you have to wait for a table to become available in the restaurant- big deal - it’s not an issue and the food choices and variety have been excellent.The vast majority of the staff are charming and friendly and whilst a few - very few - may come across as a bit miserable they are few and far between and no different to any other hotel we’ve stayed in. The good staff are truly excellent and can’t do enough to help you. Each evening we have had some wonderful singers entertain us as we have an after dinner drink - of which there is enough to sink a battleship. There’s always enough sun beds and the refreshing beach drink and ice creams service is always welcome. So, don’t take too much notice of the negative reviews as the positives outweigh them and we will be sad to depart on Saturday. Would we return - definitely!
Enjoyable experience though not perfect
K3742CHangelaw on Mar 13, 2024
We really enjoyed staying on this property! The beach was large and spread out that we didn’t have to worry about reserving chairs early, and had three nice pools. Although some items in the room were a bit weathered, like the dresser drawers, that wasn’t a big deal (you’re on the beach!). The food at both restaurants was good but buffet style most of the time. It was nice having the Cave Bar open throughout the day. Their website indicated there was beach ambassador service but the only thing we saw was a nice gentleman coming around a couple times a day offering popsicles. We expected drink service so maybe it was just a misunderstanding on our end. The water taxi to sister properties was nice and while we only went to Waves, we found Crystal Cove’s facilities and beach much better! Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would go back. While the staff could have been friendlier (most of the time they seemed annoyed with us at dinner or the bar), Sasha and Tanya really stood out!!
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